Policy and Data Analyst

The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.

The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.

Kindergarten Expansion and Pre-Prep Reform (KEPPR) works collaboratively across the Department and with the sector to undertake place-based service delivery and monitoring, support the ongoing supply of early childhood teachers and educators and deliver infrastructure projects to ensure the success of these reforms.

Working under the direction of the Manager, Modelling and Provision, the Policy and Data Analyst supports policy development, data analysis and translation of findings into actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making.

Attributes

The successful candidate will demonstrate policy, analytical and communication skills, experience in using data and evidence to inform policy advice, and an ability to collaborate with stakeholders and work effectively in a team environment.

The role requires a proactive self-starter with a good understanding of government systems and processes and an ability to work in a complex, sensitive environment.

As our ideal candidate you will have:

This is a fixed term role until 30 June 2027. For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.

Your application needs to include a resume and a cover letter (max 2 pages) that responds clearly but succinctly to the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Hien Nguyen – Manager, Modelling and Provision via (03) 7022 2452 or hien.nguyen2@education.vic.gov.au .

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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31 July 2025